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Anti Roll Bars....
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: simonskerton on July 08, 2009, 09:45:02 pm ---i fully agree with that. to stiff is definately not good in the wet, or bumpy roads. ive taken a reel interest in handling recently, with the amount of track work, as any weakness is very quickly realised.
im looking into a multitude of things at the moment. from wheel spacer for a wider track, TT adjustable lower arms, adjustable top mounts, poly bushes, LSDs etc, ive put the power hunt o hold a second
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....Very wise to sort out handling first rather than just chase big donkey numbers. I can corner faster than some cars which have much more power (obviously depending who's driving).
After 70k miles my rear suspension bushes are very compliant (a bit soft) but VWR advised me to keep it that way for better handling.
I know they look cool but I would advise having wheel spacers as a low priority regarding handling.
And keep to 18s as well, rather than 19s.
JPC:
robin, have you ever had any prolonged squeaks with the Eibach ARBs?
i know you have commented once or twice on them making noises, but once there greased properly in the bushes, does it shut them up for say, 12 months?
Or is it a case of, if you want the plus point of ARBs, you need to accept the down points for noise?
Janner_Sy:
well the power isnt that much on hold, i still installed a 3"dp and go stage 2 today :ashamed: but that was a bargain not to be ignored, but priority is handling and brakes.
ive only had the eibachs on for about 6000 miles now. so i should be ok for a second. I also have no intention to go to 19"wheels. tempted to put 235 wide tyres on when i next change instead of 225s
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: JPC on July 08, 2009, 10:34:38 pm ---robin, have you ever had any prolonged squeaks with the Eibach ARBs?
i know you have commented once or twice on them making noises, but once there greased properly in the bushes, does it shut them up for say, 12 months?
Or is it a case of, if you want the plus point of ARBs, you need to accept the down points for noise?
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....Greasing them should shut them up for a year but it's the winter stuff which helps cause their loss of lube.
After 60k miles I've had to replace the ARB bushes now and VWR did so on the 70k miles service last week. Now got their bushes.
Generally, when you mod a car's suspension and with mileage, you should expect an increase in various sounds. At least the sounds can inform you what might need attention (once you have correctly located the source of noise!). I actually like some noise, though not squeaky bushes.
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